Sermons on obscurity: showing 1-15 of 3,829

The Obscure

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 18, 2022

Obscure Patriots in the American Revolution brought about liberty from tyranny. The same is true today for the cause of Christ.

I am sure you are familiar with the famous portrait, "Washington Crossing the Delaware." Emanuel Leutze painted two versions of the portrait. He began the first in 1849 in Germany, immediately following the failure of Germany's revolution. Some believe he painted the portrait to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Obscurity Of The Familiar Series

Contributed by Wm Darius Myers on Apr 24, 2007

Exegetical Paper on Malachi 3:6-12 - Encouraging a careful examination at scripture itself, especially in "well-known" passages where "everybody knows what that says." The context and connections of the passage only reinforce the content...but do we list

The Obscurity of the Familiar: Content, Context and Connection in Malachi 3:6-12 Section One: Introduction Most North American Christians coming to Malachi 3:6-12 encounter the obscurity of the familiar. The panacea of Malachi 3:10 has been prescribed by ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Impact In Obscurity Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 30, 2013

This sermon, based on Jabez's prayer, encourages believers to understand that no matter how insignificant they may think they are, or how obscure their life is, they can & will make an impact for the glory of God.

“IMPACT IN OBSCURITY” 1 Chron. 4:9-10 INTRO – NCAA Championship football game Monday night – Alabama put a beat-down on Notre Dame. Throughout the game, the commentators, Kirk Herbstreit & Brent Musberger, talked about “impact players.” Would put their names, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Obscuring God

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jul 19, 2016

We need to see the Lord clearly. We need to see the Lord always before our faces. The only problem is that many of us are spiritually ADD and we allow the things of this world to obscure the face of the Lord. May the Lord help us to clear those away!

Acts 2:22-25 (Let people find this while you say the following) In these verses Peter is in the middle of the recorded part of his sermon to those who were attracted to the sound of the might, rushing wind and to those proclaiming the wonders of God in foreign languages even though they were all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-25

Denomination: Nazarene

Destroying The Power Of Obscurity

Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Apr 9, 2018

This is a prayer sermon from the prayer line of Pastor Oke www.deliveranceseries.com

Tonight you want to take anything you want from the master. Just start by worshipping Him and Him alone. Hallelujah Hallelujah What is obscurity? Obscurity is The state of being unknown, inconspicuous, or unimportant. It is the Deficiency or absence of light; darkness. An instance of being ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Emerging From Obscurity SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

Exploring the abundant grace and provision of God

Today, we will explore one of the most remarkable stories in the Old Testament that beautifully illustrates the concept of God's grace. The grace of God is something we can never fully comprehend or understand in this life. It is through His grace that we have been redeemed and forgiven, despite ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Topics: God's Grace, Divine Provision

Lessons By The Brook Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 21, 2018

Message 2 in our study of the life and ministry of Elijah. This message explores the lessons he learned isolated by the brook Cherith.

Chico Alliance Church “Lessons by the Brook” Introduction Last Sunday we began a study in the life of a most significant man of God. Observing God’s interaction with Elijah and Elijah’s spiritual journey in his day provides insight and principles for us in our day which is not unlike what Elijah ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The School Of Andrew

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Feb 13, 2020

Andrew was one of the disciples of Christ. Yet very little is writing about his evangelistic work. What can we learn from his life and ministry? Are you ready to enrol in the school of Andrew?

THE SCHOOL OF ANDREW "35 Again, the next day, John stood with two of his disciples. 36 And looking at Jesus as He walked, he said, “Behold the Lamb of God!” 37 The two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus. 38 Then Jesus turned, and seeing them following, said to them, “What do ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42, Mark 16:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Flourish SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 23, 2023

Help my congregation see the pathway to flourishing

Good morning, dear family of faith. As we gather together in this sacred space, we are reminded of the beauty of fellowship and the power of God's Word. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. Our hearts are open, our spirits are eager, and our minds are ready to receive the wisdom ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Topics: Arising From Obscurity

A Man From Nowhere Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 1, 2015

The first message in a short series I preached on the summer Sunday nights in 2015.

ELIJAH—A MAN OF LIKE PASSIONS 01 The Man From Nowhere TEXT: 1 Kings 17:1 1 Kings 17:1 KJV And Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the inhabitants of Gilead, said unto Ahab, As the LORD God of Israel liveth, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Goes Around

Contributed by Rick Chapman on Dec 22, 2022

What you sow, you will reap

WHAT GOES AROUND, COMES AROUND Judges 1:1-7 1 Now after the death of Joshua it came to pass, that the children of Israel asked the LORD, saying, Who shall go up for us against the Canaanites first, to fight against them? 2 And the LORD said, Judah shall go up: behold, I have delivered the land ...read more

Scripture: Judges 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Bible Characters Were Real People PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Understand the humanity of the biblical figures in Hebrews 11, and to be inspired by their faith and the extraordinary ways God used them, reminding us that God can do the same with our lives.

Good morning, brothers and sisters. Today, we're going to dive right into the heart of Hebrews 11, one of my personal favorites. It's a passage that's often referred to as "The Hall of Faith," but I like to think of it as "God's Storybook." You see, in this chapter, we're not just given names and ...read more

Topics: Obscure Characters, Obvious Characters

Success Or Failure? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 20, 2016

We must realize that the whole of God's plan is greater than the part we play in it.

Thursday of Second Week in Lent 2016 Joy of the Gospel Sometimes I think of irony as God’s invention to help us cope with the effects of original sin. Just consider this rich guy, fat and happy, with what he thinks is everything he ever wanted. He dies, and the Douay-Rheims translation ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Catholic

Kingdom And Chaos - God Chooses David

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Feb 21, 2019

The first time, Samuel anointed a king, he found Saul, who was the most handsome, strongest man in the nation. This time, God sends Samuel to Bethlehem, to the house of Jesse, who has eight sons.

Kingdom and Chaos 1st Samuel 16 – God Chooses David February 24, 2019 The first time, Samuel anointed a king, he found Saul, who was the most handsome, strongest man in the nation. This time, God sends Samuel to Bethlehem, to the house of Jesse, who has eight sons. 1 Samuel 16:10-13 NIV Jesse ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:10-13, Isaiah 50:10-11, 1 Samuel 17:34-37, 1 Corinthians 1:28-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Kingdom And Chaos - God Chooses David

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Feb 21, 2019

The first time, Samuel anointed a king, he found Saul, who was the most handsome, strongest man in the nation. This time, God sends Samuel to Bethlehem, to the house of Jesse, who has eight sons.

Kingdom and Chaos 1st Samuel 16 – God Chooses David February 24, 2019 The first time, Samuel anointed a king, he found Saul, who was the most handsome, strongest man in the nation. This time, God sends Samuel to Bethlehem, to the house of Jesse, who has eight sons. 1 Samuel 16:10-13 NIV Jesse ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:10-13, Isaiah 50:10-11, 1 Samuel 17:34-37, 1 Corinthians 1:28-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational